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Engine, Power steering, and smoke problem.


4run4x4
02-21-2007, 04:47 PM
My 94' 4x4 has an oil leak and needs a quart about every two weeks. There is no visible leakage spot underneath the engine, thinking it may be a cracked block. Also my power steering pump makes a loud noise when i put fluid in it. It as well has a pretty bad leak. Right after I put power steering fluid in it, and start my car it creates a smoke storm from my exhaust which stinks. If anyone can help out that would be great. Also any recall notices on my model would be great. Thanks.

fourwd1
02-22-2007, 11:07 AM
My 94' 4x4 has an oil leak and needs a quart about every two weeks. There is no visible leakage spot underneath the engine ...

If there's no oil spot on the ground and you're using oil, then it's burning it, not leaking.
Could be a blown head gasket, or worse, a cracked head.
Check the oil and coolant to see if they are mixing.

Also my power steering pump makes a loud noise when i put fluid in it. It as well has a pretty bad leak.

Then replace the PS pump.

OzzyO
02-26-2007, 05:43 PM
I agree, sounds like your head gasket, and the engine is leaking oil into 1 or more of the cylinders.
I had the same problem with my 94 4Runner V6, had the head gasket replaced, that was 4 years ago, and haven't had a problem since.
Can be very costly, depending on who repairs and replaces the head gasket.
You'll soon notice white smoke coming out of exhaust pipe and a major loss of power from the engine. Plus the coolant will keep running out of the radiator into the engine. Be careful you don't toast the engine.
Good Luck.
OzzyO :smokin:

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